Polo Deep Blue Parfum

Hmm. I really love this one. Granted, I’m a big fan of Polo Blue EDT, because it was the very first fragrance I ever had a full bottle of, when I was in 7th grade in 2002 when it first released. I say that because there’s definitely nostalgia playing into my love of this fragrance, simply because I really adore the DNA and freshness of it, but I could also see why some dislike it. I like the Blue EDP as well, but this one smelled a lot smoother and more versatile to me. It’s unmistakeable that this is a Polo Blue flanker, but it also comes closer to the modern “blue” frags than any other scent in the Polo Blue line. That’s not to say they’re in the same category, I really don’t consider scents like Sauvage or Dylan Blue to even be aquatics, but this one definitely is. The opening is really beautiful, mango and some citruses bring an incredibly fresh and rejuvenating aroma when you first spray this. The opening smells much more pure, clean, and smooth compared to Sauvage and the likes. It’s crisp and not overly spicy or an assault on the nostrils, just very pleasant, uplifting, and incredibly clean and fresh. Once the opening dissipates, Deep Blue brings more green and woody elements to the equation, and it’s why I chose this one over the EDP. There is a sense of spice, but it’s not as dense as the EDP, which makes the EDP smell a bit more rough while Deep Blue smells smoother and more relaxed. I’d say it’s a bit less elegant and more casual overall, which is actually exactly what I want in an aquatic. The mid and drydown can remind me of something like Nivea mens aftershave, it’s just got a touch of smooth aromatic creaminess, without becoming too woody or mature smelling. Cons and things to consider before buying- when smelled up close, it can definitely smell synthetic compared to a higher end fragrance. In the air, it’s stunning though and I’d take this over some niche offerings in my collection honestly. The ambroxan is noticeable and will turn off anyone who dislikes this synthetic aromachemical. That being said, this is not some loud, douchey locker room bro type scent, it’s versatile and classy and shockingly even works when it’s not warm out... the first aquatic I’ve ever been comfortable wearing no matter the weather. Classy yet sporty, and very casual IMO, not a date night type scent or something you’d wear in a suit and tie. Great for going out in a tee shirt, after the gym, even just lounging around at home on the weekend or at work. A perfect daily driver for a man who wants to smell fresh yet not shout it from the rooftops. Clean yet still sophisticated. Longevity is not so good for a parfum, but it can be found for pretty cheap so I don’t care. I got a massive 200ml/6.7oz bottle for less than a 100ml/3.4oz of many other designer brands. The scent profile and structure feels more like an EDT, but it definitely does last much longer than an EDT, have no fear.

Update 4/2/25: I've worn this a few times over the last few weeks and it's one of those fresh and easy wearing fragrances that gets compliments and just smells good. The more I wear it, the more it grows on me and starts to separate itself from the acqua di gio line. ADG smells of better quality (my favorite being the EDP and parfum version), but is significantly more aquatic as well as being more tangy with citrus. Deep blue, on the other hand, is an ambroxin bomb 💣 with a really beautiful tropical-ish fruity note in the opening. It's far less abrasive than other, more famous ambroxin bombs, but there's also a depth to it that really dials up the class a bit. I wear it to the office in business attire just as easily as I do taking my kids to the playground in joggers, etc. If you want something super versatile, fresh, with a scent trail that will get you noticed - oh, and is extremely affordable compared to other similar fragrances of equal quality and performance: then deep blue is a no-regrets blind buy for the spring and summer months. If polo does a thing with fragrances these days that just seems to work, it's making these easy to wear, addictive, versatile and clean fragrances like polo 67, polo blue parfum and this one. For $40, you can't go wrong. Original Review: Not sure what I expected, but it was a blind buy and not a bad one. The only problem I have with it is that it's very redundant with acqua di gio EDP which I love and smells a bit more aquatic, but is generally a very very similar fragrance. For $30, this is great and it smells very fresh and clean. But unless something changes when I smell each at the same time, I'm getting a bit tired of the often extremely subtle differences between fragrances within the same general genre. It's nothing like many of the other blues that are heavier on ambroxin or cleary sage, but as far as marine, blue scents go, this is just too close to something I already have and enjoy immensely.

I wore this yesterday after getting my recently purchased bottle in the mail one day prior. I had a couple samples of this that I had used up, but finally had to pull the trigger when I found out this had been discontinued! If you really like this particular scent, now is the time to get it, I picked up a 4.2oz bottle for only $45.00 at Fragrance Shop, which I would consider an absolute steal of a price. Now, onto why I had to make sure I secured a bottle for myself: The opening has a nice fruit opening of mango, grapefruit and bergamot. The heart is brief, mostly dominated by cypress, beside clary sage and geranium, which is almost not detectable. As it dries down, you will see that the Ambroxan is clearly detectable, but it is so well blended with the other notes that it creates a nice salty fizzy vibe, that makes you think you are on the seaside. It is a parfum concentration, so the sillage trail is strong, but the projection is not a monster. However, the longevity lasts a good 8 hours before it turns into a skin scent, and even then it will last a few more hours beyond that! Definitely a masculine scent but I can see it appeal to guys from their 20's all the way to their 50's. That is the magic of fresh scents, they can appeal to some of the largest age ranges and audiences. I'd also like to add that this is a Compliment magnet. I wore this at work, and two coworkers said I smelled really good. When I stopped at my girlfriend's place after work, she also added to the list of compliments. What impressed me was the fact that I had sprayed this on over 9 hours ago, and she was able to still smell it clearly while hugging and sitting next to me. This is also a reminder to all of the "performance bros" that not all fragrances need to fill up every room you walk into and choke out everyone around you. A tight long lasting bubble within arms reach is also a great signifier of good performance, especially for a fresh fragrance like this one.

This is a pretty solid high heat fragrance. It opens with a very bright, watery sweet citrus at the top (which I imagine is what that "crystal fizz" marketing means) and dries down to a subtle, fresh ambroxan. I would classify this as an ambroxan fragrance because it's the dominant note and it's going to be what you're smelling for most of it's 5-6 hour lifespan. It doesn't project very much after the first hour, so I wouldn't call it an "ambroxan bomb" akin to something like Explorer Montblanc or Dior Sauvage. The biggest surprise in this one, and why I like it so much is how long it lasts. I always appreciate a summer freshie that lasts a long time, this one is a great bang for your buck because of it's longevity. This fragrance is for someone who is looking for a long lasting affordable ambroxan fragrance to wear on the absolute hottest days. Ambroxan can be a note that is cloying in high heat, but this fragrance is a lot more subtle and watery than your typical ambroxan fragrance. It smells great in heat and doesn't choke anybody out. I don't know of much other long-lasting high heat ambroxan fragrances, especially at the price you can find this one for. It's worth checking out if you're looking for that kind of thing. Similar fragrances: Montblanc Explorer (Heavier Ambroxan), ADG Profondo (More Expensive), Dolce & Gabanna Light Blue eau Intense (Heavier Citrus, no ambroxan but similar longevity) Some things I think are worth pointing out: 1. Most will see this as a positive, but it really doesn't have anything in common with the classic polo blue. There's no melon at all and the water notes in this one are more saltwater than freshwater. 2. The mango in this really isn't noticeable. If you're looking for a mango fragrance I'd skip this one. It's primarily citrus and ambroxan.

Performance 8.5/10 Projection 7/10 (It's a parfum) Value for total cost 10/10 Overall good purchase & would recommend The mango note here is kind of cartoonish and noncomplex, especially for a fruit accord. I used to work in the produce department at a major corporate grocery store in the midwest and this kind of smells like the mangoes that I'd put out, but not really the exact same. I typically associate the smell of mango with evergreen sap and fresh fruit. I didn't really get the wood sap here but that's ok. Deep blue is by no means bad, but I literally cannot detect cypress or geranium or sage or patchouli or fir resin. Maybe when it macerates a little longer I'll be able to smell them, but for right now I've got nothing. I was hoping for more fir resin and more cypress but I'm not bummed at all, especially because of the price. In terms of when & where I'd reach for this, this is an amazing everyday spring-to-late-summer offering. It's not too serious, not too office-y, and not too loud either. If you want to wear fragrance but don't want to offend some people or do a one-theme nuke (ambroxan, crazy intense floral, neon citrus, spice, etc) then you could ostensibly wear this and fulfill that desire. This isn't really a perfume to write home about but that's kind of what I love about it. It's a safe, shower gel, clean young man fragrance. It's not remarkable or exceptional but I don't think it needs to be. It's safe and it gets the job done. It's an easy blue.